grounding
Example Sentences
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As it turns out, the fantastical has much more grounding in reality than we ever want to imagine.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Fire officials warned that "unauthorized" drone incursions into restricted airspace above wildfires were forcing the grounding of helicopters and other aircraft fighting the blazes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
TORONTO—Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, walked off the job on Sunday after failing to reach an agreement with the carrier, grounding hundreds of flights during a long weekend in much of the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The grounding measure "should not be treated as an adverse compliance action against Flamingo Air," the ministry said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Miss Genovese slumps against the railing, grounding the heel of her hand against her forehead and squeezing her eyes shut.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
